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PTDA releases 6th Edition of the Power Transmission Handbook®

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The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) recently released the 6th Edition of the Power Transmission Handbook and Workbook. With nearly 400 pages and 17-chapters, the Handbook is the definitive reference for power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) fundamentals.

Written by industry experts, the Power Transmission Handbook is a comprehensive reference you can use to develop product knowledge and application skills. Complete with charts, diagrams, drawings and photos, the Handbook covers the fundamentals of power transmission/motion control products without the distraction of brand-specific content.

Each chapter describes:

  • A product or technology and its various types and uses
  • Maintenance and diagnostic tips
  • Basic application and selection criteria

The Handbook is available in the following formats:

  • Print – softcover
  • e-Book – Apple and Kindle formats
  • Individual chapters – file protected PDF format

Visit ptda.org/Handbook to view the full list of complementary resources that create a complete training program. View the table of contents or read a chapter excerpt.

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